Development Coordinator, Temporary

American Heart Association • New York, NY

152d • $23 - $27

About The Position

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Coordinator. This is a remote temporary position located in the northeast states, currently posted in New York, NY. This individual will be responsible for supporting our School Fundraising programs for our Kids Heart Challenge campaign. There will be data entry and interaction with the fundraising team and some schools. You will support the RVP and Development Directors and achieve the desired school engagement results. Work primarily includes behind the scenes data support, emails and phone calls. The Association will provide a laptop computer with access to company software. Five hours per day, five days per week - morning hours ideal, but flexibility is crucial. Non-exempt hourly position with a 25-hour work week - early morning hours preferred. This position will begin on October 2, 2025, with an end date in May 2026 (for a duration of approximately 30 weeks). This is a home-office based position. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

Requirements

• At least one year's experience in administrative work, project coordination and/or event management systems with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in event planning, organizing, consultation and event management preferred.
• Proficient in using web conferencing software (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Event.Gives etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Intermediate skills in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to objectively evaluate, make effective decisions and develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of American Heart Association staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Ability to be respectful, self-motivated, resourceful, detailed, and considerate.
• Validated ability to respond quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, strategies, and other processes at work.
• Knowledge of and skill in report preparation, proofreading and attention to detail.
• Must pass background check and must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit experience.
• Project management experience.
• Digital event production experience.
• Design skills, preferably in Canva or similar.
• Knowledge of email marketing basics.
• Experience using Tableau reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support a cohesive, efficient, and productive workplace.
• Work outside of standard hours as needed, including Support Services.
• Meet regularly with directors and volunteers to maintain open lines of communication.
• Respond to customer inquiries both internally and externally in a knowledgeable and timely manner.
• Prepare presentations, correspondence, and documentation in a timely manner including meeting minutes.
• Work independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
• Enter, maintain, and report on critical data including donor information, donor payments, events, and prospect details.
• Process all related data, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Supervise data for completeness and accuracy.
• Generate reports as needed.

Benefits

• Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $23.00 to $27.00 per hour.
• Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.
• Professional Development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or mentoring programs.
• Access to HeartU, the Association's national online university with over 100,000 resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations